{"title":"The Younger Pliny","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to The Younger Pliny, a notable figure in the realm of ancient Roman literature. Known for his eloquent prose and intellectual curiosity, The Younger Pliny, also called Pliny the Younger, provides a fascinating glimpse into Roman society through his esteemed work, most notably \u003cem\u003eThe Letters of the Younger Pliny\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePliny's letters, a treasured part of this collection, offer a detailed look into his life and times, covering a wide array of topics from politics and philosophy to observations on daily life in the Roman Empire. These correspondences are not only a personal memoir but also a valuable historical record of the complexities and nuances of Roman culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned historian or a curious reader, exploring Pliny's writings provides a rich, nuanced insight into the past. Dive into this captivating world with our selections and experience the eloquence and depth that define The Younger Pliny's enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-letters-of-the-younger-pliny-by-the-younger-pliny-9780140441277","title":"The Letters of the Younger Pliny","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Letters of the Younger Pliny\u003c\/i\u003e provide a series of fascinating views on imperial Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA prominent lawyer and administrator, Pliny (c. AD 61-113) was also a prolific letter-writer, who numbered among his correspondents such eminent figures as Tacitus, Suetonius, and the Emperor Trajan, as well as a wide circle of friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis lively and very personal letters address an astonishing range of topics, from a deeply moving account of his uncle's death in the eruption that engulfed Pompeii, to observations on the early Christians - 'a desperate sort of cult carried to extravagant lengths'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, they offer descriptions of everyday life in Rome, with its scandals and court cases, to Pliny's life in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380181913836,"sku":"9780140441277","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27300543482237.jpg?v=1744844592"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/the-younger-pliny.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}